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09/05/2016
Investigation Launched Following Post Office Robbery In Co Louth
Gardaí have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a post office in Co Louth.
The incident happened at a premises in Clogherhead on Tuesday, 03 May.
Three men armed with a firearm, sledge hammer and a metal bar, threatened staff and made off with a large sum of money in a blue coloured Audi A3 car, partial registration number 00RN.
A search of the area was carried out and the vehicle was located, on fire, in a field on the Coast Road a short time later.
It is believed the suspects left the area in a silver coloured Skoda that was parked at the entrance to this field.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
The incident happened at a premises in Clogherhead on Tuesday, 03 May.
Three men armed with a firearm, sledge hammer and a metal bar, threatened staff and made off with a large sum of money in a blue coloured Audi A3 car, partial registration number 00RN.
A search of the area was carried out and the vehicle was located, on fire, in a field on the Coast Road a short time later.
It is believed the suspects left the area in a silver coloured Skoda that was parked at the entrance to this field.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/JP)
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